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Empower Your Future: The Dartmouth College King Scholarship for Global Change is here. Fully funded, Apply now.
The Dartmouth College King Scholarship targets low-income students from developing countries who are committed to addressing poverty in their home nations.
King Scholars at Dartmouth receive a four-year scholarship package that covers tuition, travel expenses, a laptop, and free healthcare. In addition, they gain access to comprehensive mentoring and leadership development opportunities.
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Program Type
Fully Funded
Program Benefits
The Dartmouth College King Scholarship offers a range of valuable benefits for its recipients, including:
1. **Full Financial Support**: A four-year scholarship that covers tuition, travel expenses, a laptop, and free healthcare.
2. **Mentorship & Leadership Training**: Extensive guidance from experienced mentors, as well as tailored leadership development programs to prepare students for impactful roles in addressing poverty in their home countries.
3. **Global Network**: The opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and professionals who share a commitment to social change and poverty alleviation.
4. **Academic & Professional Growth**: Access to Dartmouth's world-class academic resources, workshops, and internships aimed at enhancing both personal and professional development.
5. **Community Engagement**: Involvement in initiatives that focus on addressing social issues, providing real-world experience in leadership and community service.
These benefits are designed to empower King Scholars to make a significant impact on the future of their home nations.
1. **Full Financial Support**: A four-year scholarship that covers tuition, travel expenses, a laptop, and free healthcare.
2. **Mentorship & Leadership Training**: Extensive guidance from experienced mentors, as well as tailored leadership development programs to prepare students for impactful roles in addressing poverty in their home countries.
3. **Global Network**: The opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and professionals who share a commitment to social change and poverty alleviation.
4. **Academic & Professional Growth**: Access to Dartmouth's world-class academic resources, workshops, and internships aimed at enhancing both personal and professional development.
5. **Community Engagement**: Involvement in initiatives that focus on addressing social issues, providing real-world experience in leadership and community service.
These benefits are designed to empower King Scholars to make a significant impact on the future of their home nations.
Eligibility Criteria
**Eligibility Criteria for the Dartmouth College King Scholarship:**
1. **Residency**: Applicants must be from a developing country, with preference given to those from low-income backgrounds.
2. **Academic Excellence**: Strong academic performance in secondary school or equivalent, demonstrating the potential for success in a rigorous academic environment.
3. **Commitment to Social Change**: A demonstrated interest in addressing poverty, social inequality, or related issues in the applicant's home country, through past involvement in community service, leadership roles, or social initiatives.
4. **Financial Need**: Applicants must come from low-income families, with financial need as a key consideration for selection.
5. **Leadership Potential**: Evidence of leadership qualities and a commitment to personal and professional growth through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or other relevant experiences.
6. **Language Proficiency**: Proficiency in English, as all coursework and program activities at Dartmouth are conducted in English.
7. **Application Deadline**: All applicants must meet the application deadlines and provide all required documentation, including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal statement.
8. **Intention to Return Home**: Applicants should plan to return to their home country after completing their studies to contribute to poverty alleviation or other developmental efforts.
These criteria ensure that King Scholars are not only academically qualified but also passionate about using their education to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
1. **Residency**: Applicants must be from a developing country, with preference given to those from low-income backgrounds.
2. **Academic Excellence**: Strong academic performance in secondary school or equivalent, demonstrating the potential for success in a rigorous academic environment.
3. **Commitment to Social Change**: A demonstrated interest in addressing poverty, social inequality, or related issues in the applicant's home country, through past involvement in community service, leadership roles, or social initiatives.
4. **Financial Need**: Applicants must come from low-income families, with financial need as a key consideration for selection.
5. **Leadership Potential**: Evidence of leadership qualities and a commitment to personal and professional growth through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or other relevant experiences.
6. **Language Proficiency**: Proficiency in English, as all coursework and program activities at Dartmouth are conducted in English.
7. **Application Deadline**: All applicants must meet the application deadlines and provide all required documentation, including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal statement.
8. **Intention to Return Home**: Applicants should plan to return to their home country after completing their studies to contribute to poverty alleviation or other developmental efforts.
These criteria ensure that King Scholars are not only academically qualified but also passionate about using their education to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Application Procedure
**Application Procedure for the Dartmouth College King Scholarship:**
1. **Online Application**: Complete the online application form available on the Dartmouth College King Scholarship website. Ensure all personal details, educational background, and relevant experiences are accurately provided.
2. **Submit Transcripts**: Provide official academic transcripts from your high school or secondary school, translated into English if necessary, showing evidence of academic excellence.
3. **Personal Statement**: Write and submit a personal statement (typically 500-700 words) outlining your background, academic achievements, leadership experiences, commitment to social change, and your future plans to address poverty or social inequality in your home country.
4. **Letters of Recommendation**: Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or community leaders who can speak to your academic abilities, leadership potential, and dedication to social issues.
5. **Proof of Financial Need**: Provide documentation of your family’s financial status, such as income statements, tax returns, or financial aid forms, to demonstrate eligibility for the scholarship’s financial support.
6. **Language Proficiency**: If applicable, submit proof of English language proficiency through standardized tests (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) or alternative documentation if you have completed education in English.
7. **Interview**: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview (in-person or virtual) as part of the selection process, where they will further discuss their academic goals, leadership potential, and aspirations for social impact.
8. **Submit Supporting Documents**: Ensure that all required documents (e.g., identification, proof of citizenship, application fee if applicable) are uploaded or mailed as per the instructions provided by the scholarship office.
9. **Final Selection**: After reviewing applications and conducting interviews, the Dartmouth College King Scholarship committee will select recipients based on academic merit, leadership potential, and commitment to poverty alleviation.
**Application Deadline**: Ensure all materials are submitted before the deadline, as late applications will not be considered.
Once selected, King Scholars will receive detailed information about the next steps, including travel arrangements, scholarship terms, and orientation details.
1. **Online Application**: Complete the online application form available on the Dartmouth College King Scholarship website. Ensure all personal details, educational background, and relevant experiences are accurately provided.
2. **Submit Transcripts**: Provide official academic transcripts from your high school or secondary school, translated into English if necessary, showing evidence of academic excellence.
3. **Personal Statement**: Write and submit a personal statement (typically 500-700 words) outlining your background, academic achievements, leadership experiences, commitment to social change, and your future plans to address poverty or social inequality in your home country.
4. **Letters of Recommendation**: Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or community leaders who can speak to your academic abilities, leadership potential, and dedication to social issues.
5. **Proof of Financial Need**: Provide documentation of your family’s financial status, such as income statements, tax returns, or financial aid forms, to demonstrate eligibility for the scholarship’s financial support.
6. **Language Proficiency**: If applicable, submit proof of English language proficiency through standardized tests (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) or alternative documentation if you have completed education in English.
7. **Interview**: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview (in-person or virtual) as part of the selection process, where they will further discuss their academic goals, leadership potential, and aspirations for social impact.
8. **Submit Supporting Documents**: Ensure that all required documents (e.g., identification, proof of citizenship, application fee if applicable) are uploaded or mailed as per the instructions provided by the scholarship office.
9. **Final Selection**: After reviewing applications and conducting interviews, the Dartmouth College King Scholarship committee will select recipients based on academic merit, leadership potential, and commitment to poverty alleviation.
**Application Deadline**: Ensure all materials are submitted before the deadline, as late applications will not be considered.
Once selected, King Scholars will receive detailed information about the next steps, including travel arrangements, scholarship terms, and orientation details.
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
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